Annie McManus

Background

About Annie McManus

I'm a Senior Talent Partner with 10+ years of experience building recruiting functions that actually work, not just filling seats, but designing the strategy, process, and candidate experience that scales with a company. My background spans agency recruiting, in-house leadership, and everything in between. I've hired across engineering, product, security, data, design, GTM, and business roles, at companies ranging from high-growth tech to Fortune 500, including Microsoft. I know how to move fast without sacrificing quality, and how to be a real thought partner to leaders who are building something meaningful. What I'm best at- Partnering with founders and executive teams to turn hiring chaos into a repeatable, high-performing function- Building from zero, first-in-seat hires, new team builds, greenfield recruiting operations- Delivering results: 33-day average time-to-fill, 99% offer acceptance rate, 87 hires in a single year- Mentoring and developing recruiting teams to raise the bar on hiring quality I'm energized by work that matters, companies solving real problems, building things that stick, and treating recruiting as a strategic function rather than a support role. If you're a growth-stage company looking for a recruiting partner who can build something lasting — let's talk.